Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka 1st Test Match - Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

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Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have the ability to play spin well. With both teams having high-quality spinners and fast bowlers, it will be a tough series for both sides. Bangladesh has done considerably well in this format in comparison to Sri Lanka.

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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Final Result – Bangladesh Wins – 2.62

Bookmaker Rating: Prediction Two – Sri Lanka Top Batsman 1st Innings – Dimuth Kurunaratne – 3.57

Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three – Bangladesh Top Bowler 1st Innings – Ebadot Hossain – 4.75

Prediction One: Final Result – Bangladesh to Win

With Bangladesh playing at home, they can be quite dangerous and dynamic. Sri Lanka is likely to struggle against Bangladeshi spinners in the second innings.

Prediction Two: Sri Lanka Top Batsman 1st Innings – Dimuth Kurunaratne

Dimuth Kurunaratne has an attractive batting average of 46.43 and is likely to carry the bat through the innings. Kurunaratne leads his side with full energy and spirit as he looks to take on the charge and score runs flawlessly.

Prediction Three: Bangladesh Top Bowler 1st Innings – Ebadot Hossain

Ebadot Hussain has the skillset to deliver outstanding deliveries throughout the game, surprising Sri Lankan batsmen.

Bangladesh – Playing at Home

Now all eyes will be on Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam, who will be leading the spin attack for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in the first test. With the likes of Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, and Mominul Haque in the team, Bangladesh looks solid on paper.

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— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) May 13, 2022

Sri Lanka – Depending on their Top and Middle Order

If Sri Lank is eying a win, then they really need to outperform Bangladesh with their batting. It will be tough to play incoming seaming and spinning deliveries from Bangladeshi bowlers. However, Sri Lankan batsmen are advised to play the ball on its merit and get themselves in the game.

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— CricWick (@CricWick) May 13, 2022

Safe Bets

Bangladesh to win as they have a pretty decent batting and bowling lineup. Prediction – Final Result – Bangladesh Wins – 2.62.

Get Rich Quick

Ebadot Hussain is the key fast bowler for Bangladesh in the upcoming game. Prediction – Bangladesh Top Bowler 1st innings – Ebadot Hussain – 5.50.

Highlighted Player

Dimuth Karunaratne is leading his national side with an example, as he’s in such a magnificent touch this season. Karunaratne leads the charts as a skipper and opener in the current test side for Sri Lanka.

Team Lineups

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Shanto, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tajuil Islam, Mehidy hasan , Nayeen Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Mosadek Hossain

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Dananjaya De Silva, Lasith Embuldeniya, Ramesh Mendis, Praveen Jayavickrama, Charith Asalanka/Vishwa Fernando